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Meriden Public Library invites everyone to the Griffin Room on Monday, December 1 at 7:00 pm to hear the group CP Flutes. CP Flutes is an unusual ensemble of flautists from Connecticut founded by New Britain resident Catherine Peters, who is musical director and conductor. Originally know as Avon Flute Choir through Avon Congregational Church, this group has been in existence for over 20 years. Some of the members have been performing with the group since its inception.
CP Flutes
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This program is funded by
the Friends of the Library
a n d t h e M e r i d e n
Founda t ion . A l l a r e
welcome to this free
program. To reserve a seat,
contact the library at (203)
6 3 0 - 6 3 4 9 , e m a i l
visit www.meridenlibrary.org
and sign up through the
adult calendar.
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Meriden Public Library News
Holiday Hours Wednesday, December 24 Open 9:00 am—3:00 pm Thursday, December 25 Closed Wednesday, December 31 Open 9:00 am—3:00 pm Thursday, January 1 Closed
Inside this issue:
Food For Fines 2
CT Drive Only License
Seminar
2
Regular Monthly
programs
3
Movies and Upcom-
ing Programs
4
Library online
resources
5
Friends News 6
Children’s Programs 7/8
The ensemble uses “regular” flutes as well as piccolo, alto and bass flutes. Their motto is “We make music where there might otherwise be none.” CP Flutes regularly per-forms in hospitals, conva-lescent homes and even homeless shelters. The concert on December 1 at the Meriden Library will feature a number of works that were arranged by Paul Coffill, a member of the ensemble. This program is funded by the Friends of the Library and the Meriden Foundation.
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-2344
Meriden Public Library will hold its annual “Food for Fines” month beginning Friday, November 28, 2014 through Wednesday, December 31, 2014. You may “pay” for your o v e r d u e f i n e s b y contributing one non-perishable food item for each dollar you owe in fines. For example, if you owe $3.00 in overdues, you must bring in 3 items. Food donations do not cover lost or damaged library materials.
Bring in those long over-due DVD’s cd’s, books, etc. and clear up those fines. Borrowers must visit the Circulation Desk in person to take advantage of this opportunity.
Please do not donate out-dated food items. All food collected will be delivered to local food pantries. Food items most needed are tuna and other canned meat, dry milk, canned vegetables and fruit, rice, dry and canned beans, canned soups and stews, boxed pasta products, tomato items, juices and cereals. Contact the Meriden Public Library at (203) 238-2344 or (203) 630-6349 if you have questions.
welcome to bring your
o w n . C o n t a c t t h e
Community Services
Department at (203) 630-
6349 if you have questions
about any library program.
Do you enjoy playing
Scrabble? Stop in on
Monday, December 1, 15
or 29 at 2:00 pm in the
Cook Room and enjoy a
lively game with new op-
ponents. All skill levels are
welcome. Scrabble boards
are provided, but you are
Wednesday, December 3
6:30 pm
In the Magazine Area
Don’t forget your chess
boards.
Food for Fines Month
CT Drive Only License Seminar
Scrabble Chess Club
their legal presence in the US or may not have a Social Security number. The Drive Only program is to improve public safety by trying to ensure that all drivers are tested, know how to drive and understand the rules and laws of driving. This seminar will assist people with the documents
they need to have in order to apply for this license. There will also be computer help to navigate the various sites that are required to be checked before applying for a drivers license permit. Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you have questions about this
Connecticut will be starting a Drive Only License in January 2015. Meriden Public Library will be holding a seminar on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00 pm in the Cook Room. The Drive Only program is f o r u n d o c u m e n t e d individuals who are 16 and older and cannot establish
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Are you writing a book? Just getting started or need some encourage-ment to finish? Join the Writer’s Network at Meriden Public Library.
The Writer’s Network invites anyone who is serious about writing fiction or nonfiction, wants
to learn the process of getting published, or needs support for writing a book proposal or query letter is welcome to attend.
The group meets twice a month. The December meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 pm in the Cook
Room and Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 pm in the Griffin Room.
Contact the Community Services Department at (203) 630-6349 if you have questions about any library program.
At every meeting we learn
about a different aspect of
Japanese culture and then
watch an anime of the
members choosing. All are
welcome whether you’re
an otaku or just discover-
ing anime and manga.
This program is geared
Are you a fan of anime,
manga or just like
Japanese culture? Then
come to the next meeting
of the Teen Anime Club at
the Meriden Public Library
on Friday, Dec 19th at
2 : 3 0 p m i n t h e
Griffin Room.
towards 13-18 year olds.
Food and dr ink are
provided. If you have any
questions contact Melissa
or call 203-238-2347.
Writer’s Network
Anime Club
Romance Readers Group
This is not a traditional reading group with assigned books to read each month, but a group of l ike-minded fans of romance literature who
meet to discuss the genre in all its aspects. Please contact Becky at (203) 630-6350 if you have any questions about the group.
The Romance Readers Group will meet at the Meriden Public Library on Monday, December 15 at 3:30 pm in the Griffin Room.
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Meriden Library Classics Group
Do you enjoy classic novels and authors? Join the new Meriden Library Classics Group. The December meeting is on Thursday, December 11 at 1:30 pm in the Griffin Room and the selection is Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert.
The January 8th selection is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë.
Do you play Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon or Magic: The Gathering? Than come to our monthly meetup on Monday Dec 22nd at 6:00 pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Bring your own deck or learn how to play from one of our members. If you have any ques-tions contact Melissa at [email protected] or call 203-238-2347.
Monday, January 26—
Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance begins through
April 15
Monday, February 2—
College Financial Aid
Seminar with Jennifer Phil-
ips
Saturday, February 21—
SAT Strategies
Sat. January 1, 2015—
Three Kings Celebration
Saturday, January 17,
2 0 1 5 — C o n n e c t i c u t
Weather wi th Mike
Cam eron and Dan
Amarante
Tuesday, January 20—
Col lege Admiss ions,
Explained by Brandon
Wang
Tuesday, March 10—”It
Happened in Connecticut”
with Mike Kachuba
(cosponsored by Meriden
Historical Society)
Saturday, March 28—
”Women Breaking Loose:
A Century Ago” performed
by Michèle LaRue
Watch for more programs
to be added. Check the
c a l e n d a r a t
www.meridenlibrary.org.
Trading Card Game Night
Movies at the Library
How to Train Your Dragon
2
Saturday, Dec. 20
2:30 pm
In the Griffin Room
Penguins of Madagascar
Friday, Dec. 26
1:30 pm
In the Griffin Room
Planes: Fire and Rescue
Saturday, Dec. 13
2:30 pm
In the Griffin Room
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Library databases and online resources are always available, even when we are closed. Just have your library card
available to access the various sites. Visit the Resource Page on the library website to link to these resources.
Visit our online catalog to access:
Downloadable magazines
Available Resources Even When The Library Is Closed
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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
TO ALL OUR FRIENDS FROM PRESIDENT, JUNE VANDAL,
AND ALL OUR BOARD MEMBERS
We take this opportunity to remind you all of your importance to our library and to the continuing vital services that the library provides to the citizens of Meriden, young, old, in between. If you have not yet joined us for the coming year, a membership ap-plication is included with this newsletter and available also on our website www.meridenlibrary.org/friends. Highlights for December Think about stopping by the Friend’s bookstore to acquire a few ex-tra presents for family or friends. Excellent books are available at very low prices. Phyllis announced that all merchandise in the book-store will be on sale at half price during the holiday season, Thanksgiving through Christmas eve. The bookstore will be closed the Friday and Saturday after Christmas.
The next meeting of the Friends will be at 5:30 PM on Monday Dec.
15 in the Griffin Room. Beginning in January our monthly meetings
will change to the third Tuesday of every month to avoid scheduling
problems in the Marion Cook meeting room.
Meriden Public Library
Friends of the Library News
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Read to a real dog at the library!
One-on-one sessions build confidence for beginning readers!
Thursdays, December 4 and 11
at 3:30 pm, 3:45pm, 4pm, 4:15pm
Kids in K-4th Grades
Tomie dePaola Children’s Library
Give your child the chance to practice reading aloud
to a trained and lovable therapy dog. Children will have approximately 15 minutes to read.
Spots are limited and registration is required.
For more information,
Wednesday, December 17 and 30
4:00 - 5:00 pm Griffin Room Open Builds
During December’s LEGO® Clubs,
children will be encouraged to build anything they
can imagine!
We’ll provide the LEGO® bricks, you just need to bring your imagination. All finished creations will be put on
display.
Sign up is not required –
Late arrivals are welcome.
Contact Gretchen if you have any questions: [email protected]
Zoo-on-the-Go Saturday, December 27 at 2:00 pm
Griffin Room
Meet live animals from the Zoo in Forest Park and
learn more about what they eat and where they live!
Touch and observe and ask questions!
Magic with Chick Kelman Monday, December 29 at 6:30 pm
Griffin Room
Magician Chick Kelman, will present a fun-filled
evening of magic for children of all ages.
Snowman Wood Craft Monday, December 8 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Griffin Room
For children grade 2 through 6. Use wood, paint and fabric to create a festive winter snowman decoration. Sign up in the Tomie dePaola Children's Library or call us at 203-630-6347.
FREE TICKETS FOR THESE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN THE CHILDREN’S LIBRARY BEGINNING DEC. 8
All first time participants must show proof of age. Storytimes will begin the week of January 12th.
START ON STORIES
Thursdays
(beginning January 15)
10:30am
This program is
designed for babies and children through 2
years old accompanied by a
parent/caregiver. Stories, music, and play
are incorporated into an hour-long
program beginning at 10:30 am.
Registration is ongoing.
Register by calling or
e-mailing
Miss Gretchen at
“Planes: Fire and Rescue”
Saturday, December 13 at 2:30pm Griffin Room
When Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again,
he joins a forest fire and rescue unit to be trained as a firefighter. (PG: Disney, 83 min.)
La Biblioteca Pública de Meriden presenta
Cuentacuentos/Bilingual Story Hour
La hora del cuento es un programa divertido para familias y niños. Leyendo juntos los niños se preparan para ir a la es-
cuela y tener éxito. Todos están invitados a celebrar cuentos y juegos divertidos en español y en inglés. Habrá refrescos
y bocadillos.
Story hour is a fun program for families and children. Reading together helps prepare children for success in school.
Everyone is invited to listen to stories in English and Spanish and participate in games and crafts. Refreshments and
snacks will be served.
Sábados a 11:00am 13 diciembre
Saturdays at 11:00am
December 13
“How to Train Your Dragon 2”
Saturday, December 20 at 2:30pm Griffin Room
When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at
the center of a battle to protect the peace. (PG: DreamWorks, 102 min.)
“Penguins of Madagascar”
Friday, December 26 at 2:30pm Griffin Room
Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The
North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the
world as we know it. (PG: DreamWorks, 96 min.)
MONDAYS 6:30pm Grades K-2
TUESDAYS 10:15am 2’s with parent/caregiver
11:15am 3-4 years old
1:15 pm 3-4 years old
6:30pm 3-4 years old
WEDNESDAYS 10:30am 2-3 years old with parent/caregiver
11:15am 3-4 years old
6:30pm 2-3 years old with parent/caregiver
Winter
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